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Following the discovery of CWD, Mississippi adopted CWD Management Zones that have regulations pertaining to deer carcass transportation and supplemental feeding. See the maps and regulations pertaining to these zones.

The CWD Deer Management Assistance Program (CWD DMAP) was developed as a tool for private landowners and leaseholders to work together with MDWFP to manage CWD prevalence and increase sampling intensity in infected areas.

See statistics and distribution of CWD-positive samples recorded across the state of Mississippi.

Watch informational videos about CWD myths, sample drop offs, test results, and more.

With the population of Mississippi's deer herd rising, MDWFP is calling on hunters to take action to preserve the balance of nature.

Find resources, information, and tools to manage wildlife that might be a nuisance to your land.

The LBC is located on the shared campus between MDWFP's MS Museum of Natural Science and the MS Children's Museum.

Responsible trail enthusiasts, have much in common, they have an appreciation for our public lands and want to enjoy what our public lands have to offer. 

Travel back in time on the Dinosaur Trail. The Dinosaur Trail features six large-scale, 3D dinosaur models, including a Triceratops and Tyrannosaurus Rex.

The Dragonfly Shop is a special place to purchase nature and exhibit-related gifts for children and adults alike.

The MDWFP Mississippi Museum of Natural Science is located in Jackson, Mississippi, tucked within historic LeFleur's Bluff State Park. On this page, find details relating to getting to and visiting the museum. 

The Museum's hands-on preschool Discovery Room is a tiny space with big ideas, designed especially for children ages 3 through pre-kindergarten 5. 

This outdoor pavilion, located west of the Playground, includes tables and seating for up to fifty individuals.

Discover, Explore, and Imagine at four uniquely amazing museums.

Learn about reservations and rates for your visit to Mississippi State Parks.

Any person born on or after June 30, 1980, must complete a boating education course in order to operate a boat on Mississippi public waterways.

If you're a Mississippi outdoor enthusiast and want to pass on the passion and heritage of hunting, fishing, boating, or just enjoying the great outdoors, consider becoming a Volunteer Hunter or Boater Education Instructor.

The Mississippi Scholastic Shooting Program (MSSP) is a team-based youth development program that uses the shotgun sports of 5-Stand, Skeet, and Sporting Clays to instill life skills and values.